Austin Soppe
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Trainer
Target Distribution Center
08.2021 - Current
- Reached out to managers and team leaders to source requirements for training and identify needs.
- Supported and coached employees as part of successful training initiatives.
- Supported and helped facilitate organizational growth by developing employee training plans.
- Conducted regular evaluations of employee knowledge and skills, adjusting training strategies to close gaps.
- Tracked employees before, during and after training to verify attainment of training objectives.
- Customized training sessions by employee type, level and management requirements.
- Helped senior management build learning and development strategies focused on specific organizational needs.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored all new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Frame Specialist
Omega Cabinets
02.2015 - 08.2021
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Inspected completed repairs for accuracy, quality and safety.
- Performed structural and non-structural repairs on variety of frames.
- Cleaned, maintained, adjusted and serviced tools and equipment used in performing duties.
- Repaired/Replaced any parts that have broke or were missing.
- Collected and sorted through a variety of different wood species to ensure my builders had good wood to work with the following day.
- Built custom corner frames and used a variety of tools from table saws, to clamps, to stamps for paint/stain purposes.
CNC Machine Operator
Blackhawk Engineering
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
- Learned and followed safety procedures to keep machines operated safely and prevent accidents.
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Supported quality control and inspection processes to promote production of quality products.
- Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
- Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
- Kept accurate operating records by documenting machine usage, production numbers and any issues that arose.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Performed accurate tool changes and offsets.
- Utilized calipers and other measuring tools to increase accuracy of parts.
- Operated CNC machines to produce components with tight tolerances.
- Adjusted machine settings to achieve desired results and meet customer specifications.
- Prevented machine breakdown by maintaining proper lubrication and cooling during operation.
- Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jesup High School
Jesup, IA05.2011
Skills
- Explaining Instructions
- Training Manuals and Materials
- New Employee Orientation
- Corporate Training Programs
- Employee Mentoring
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Employee Relationships
- Coaching and Development
Timeline
Employee Trainer
Target Distribution Center
08.2021 - Current
Frame Specialist
Omega Cabinets
02.2015 - 08.2021
CNC Machine Operator
Blackhawk Engineering
02.2013 - 09.2014
High School Diploma -
Jesup High School